The New iPad (iPad 3) has been released! Well, that was a few weeks ago and it may seem like old news but a review on your favorite tech website has been created and you’ve found it! The iPad 3 was released here in the U.S. on March 16, 2012 with all new specs. The wait is finally over and you can get your New iPad at almost any electronic store, eBay, or Craigslist. This new spectacular gadget that Apple has released should definitely be considered by anyone without an iPad, with an iPad 1, or with an Android based tablet.
Tech Specs:
Dimensions
- 7.31″ x 9.5″ x .37″
- 1.44lb
Externals
- On/Off Button or Sleep/Wake Button
- Silent/Screen Rotation Lock
- Home Button
- Volume Up/Down
- iSight Camera
- FaceTime Camera
Models
- WiFi
- WiFi + 4G LTE
Storage
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB
Display
- Retina Display
- LED-Backlit Glossy Widescreen
- Multi-Touch
- 2048-by-1536 pixel resolution – 264 ppi
- Fingerprint Resistent
Chip
- Dual-Core Apple a5x custom-designed
- High-Performance
- Low-Power
- Quad-Core Graphics
Wireless and Cellular
WiFi Model
- WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.0
WiFi + 4G LTE
- WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 4G for AT&T
- 4G for Verizon
Camera
- 5-Megapixel iSight Camera
- Autofocus
- Tap to Focus
- Face detection
- Video Recording, 1080p with audio
- Video Stabilization
- FaceTime Camera, VGA-quality photos and video
- Photo/Video Geotagging
Battery
- Up to 10 hours of web surfing on WiFi, watching video, or listening to music
- Charging by USB to computer system of power adapter
- Up to 9 hours of web surfing on 4G
Input/Output
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Built-in speaker
- Microphone
- Micro-SIM card tray (4G model only)
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Digital Compass
- GPS (4G model only)
In the Box
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- 10W USB Power Cable
- Documentation
- iPad
As you can see, this tablet has as much as the iPhone 4s and also can offer 4G LTE service. This tablet is definitely an amazing one which is not at all unexpected from Apple. With all of the features listed above, it is limitless when you add the App Store to it. You can also create your own apps with the SDK that you can get for free from Apple. You can also sell the app or put iAds on your apps for $100. This service all comes from Apple directly.
There have been some complaints and after testing the tablet for myself, I have come across some of the same problems. The main problem is the speed. Apple claims that the tablet is much faster than previous versions of the iPad because of the new processor. However, the New iPad has proven to be, in most cases, a little slower than the iPad 2. This could possibly be explained by the Retina display. However, it is unknown at the time why exactly this is. It, just like the iPad 2, are much faster than the original iPad, though.
All in all, this is just another amazing product that Apple has come up with that, to me, is unbeatable by any other producer of tablets. For the price, you can get a crystal clear display and fast speed over WiFi and possibly over 4G LTE. You also get a great e-reader, game console, mp3 player, and much, much more. When connected with the Apple TV, you can also mirror the iPad’s image to your TV wirelessly which can be great for videos and could be used as a “projector”.
In conclusion, the iPad is a great gadget for anyone from a grade schooler to a an adult. It can help everyone complete daily tasks and provides a lot of entertainment. If your in the market for a tablet, this one needs to be a high one on anyone’s list to at least look out for!
